I ran the elka coil off my v1 Rune on my prime for a while, with a lighter spring to match the lower leverage ratio. Definitely a learning experience- the elka was valved for the higher leverage & firmer spring ratio of the Rune, so on the prime it felt choked up on compression and slow on rebound, even with the adjustments backed out. A stock light tune RP23 felt better everywhere. And a cheap used RP23 sent to Push was another leap in quality feel and a great value compared to say, a CCDB air.

I have a DHX-3 in a parts bin that I'll get tuned eventually. I bought it a year or so ago specifically for a tuning platform, but I never caught one of Push's MX-Tune windows. In the meantime, I've been pretty pleased with X-Fusion's Vector HLR Air.

seems you removed the lower part of the chain guide, how is that working?
Also, how does the DHX-Air feel?

Anyone tried the prime with a coil shock?

Haven't dropped a chain yet, there is way more slap since tension is lower (i don't have shadow+), some noise on lightest gears, not too bad.

The DHX-A was custom tuned, but it needs a rework most likely, too soft when standing up and pedalling, seated it was ok with the lever closed, but the pro-pedal was also reworked so it is nowhere stock either.

That being said it was sub zero and weather was... challenging and i didn't check BV pressures which might fix it, need to test again tomorrow, but i have re-work guarantee from the lbs, he will retune it so i'm happy with it, not worried.

I ran the elka coil off my v1 Rune on my prime for a while, with a lighter spring to match the lower leverage ratio. Definitely a learning experience- the elka was valved for the higher leverage & firmer spring ratio of the Rune, so on the prime it felt choked up on compression and slow on rebound, even with the adjustments backed out. A stock light tune RP23 felt better everywhere. And a cheap used RP23 sent to Push was another leap in quality feel and a great value compared to say, a CCDB air.

Nice Enel . Get that thing built so we can have a Banshee day in the Dells. Alot of Primes and V2s are showing up in AZ. Waiting for some parts for mine and should be built by tuesday? FYI, check and make sure you have the reducer bushings for that DBair. My V2 came with only mount bolts and I had to get the reducer bushings from cane creek. Awesome.

Nice Enel . Get that thing built so we can have a Banshee day in the Dells. Alot of Primes and V2s are showing up in AZ. Waiting for some parts for mine and should be built by tuesday? FYI, check and make sure you have the reducer bushings for that DBair. My V2 came with only mount bolts and I had to get the reducer bushings from cane creek. Awesome.

Are these the reducer thingies?

Originally Posted by buddhak

And I thought I had a bike obsession. You are at once tragic and awesome.

Yes you can use a 9-spd f. der on 10-speed.
I test fit a bunch of f. der's on my proto before building it up, the SRAM's fit best- mainly because their 2x specific derailuers have a shorter cage, so less chance of interference with the chainstay as the suspension compresses. SRAM cable routing worked better too.

All that may have changed now that we have a gazillion models and standards to select from!

150 and 2x

Hey there Primeates,

I have been considering a 29er recently and from what I can see, the Prime is on the short list. The option to run a wide flange rear hub for lateral wheel strength is one of the reasons I am interested in the Prime. (graphics could be toned down a bit though, how about black graphics on black ano?)

Does anyone know if a 150 rear hub will work properly with a 2x/bash ring (stock 3 ring) crank? I am concerned the chainline would not work well.

I was also wondering if there will be 157x12 dropouts with slots available in the future? I really like the 142x12 on my Chilcotin. Just drop the wheel in to the stops and insert the axle.

What chainrings are you planning on running, 2X or #X? Figure 2X, but need to ask. I used the SRAM XO 10spd, 2X FD on my Prime and it works fantastic, shifts are crisp and smooth and I'm using a 2X 9spd setup running 24/38 rings.